Listen to the calling of the body, if there is any need to move or fidget in anyway.
Begin to allow yourself to settle in stillness when you are ready.
Let the steadiness of your breath root you deeply into this present moment.
Lean into what you are feeling.
Using the breath as a tool softening into whatever is arising for you.
Let’s turn our attention to what we feel grateful for in this present moment. When you focus on what you have you will always end up having more. Simply being here and breathing and your everyday begins to change in amazing ways.
Imagine feeling thankful from the deepest part of yourself. Feeling abundant with happiness. When you have gratitude that is always present in your awareness, everything transforms. Ask yourself – what am I grateful for at this very moment?
Begin to cultivate an approach to each day that embraces life as it is with all of its imperfections and with full acceptance. Nurture the feeling of gratitude that causes it to expand into every area of your being. Every day has passing moments of love, beauty, and joy. Start to become more aware of beautiful moments in life often overlooked but deserved to be noticed and grateful for.
From the deepest part of your awareness allow consciousness to unfold in you and the situation you find yourself in. The more love and light you give, the more you receive. In time gratitude will transform you and everything around you. All you can see in every direction is pure light. Every moment of gratitude can be used as a step for illuminating your very perspective of life.
Take a moment to consider this centering thought - I am thankful for all I have.
People who practice gratitude say they experience more positive emotions, relish good life experiences, enjoy improved health and build strong relationships.
We all face times when gratitude can be hard to cultivate – sad life experiences, negative emotions, periods of loss to name a few. These experiences are still important to acknowledge, and gratitude can help provide some relief at these times. Consciously cultivating gratitude builds a ‘psychological immune system’ that cushions us and makes us more resilient in times of stress. At these times in can be helpful to cultivate gratitude in partnership with self-compassion, caring for how we are in the moment.
Practicing gratitude does not have to be arduous. It can be as simple as setting an intention of gratitude for your practice or reflecting on three things you were grateful for each day. What is important is practicing regularly and consistently. We then receive the greatest benefit for our emotional wellbeing.
Observe the difference you feel in the body when complete gratitude is present. The love that lights your heart up from the inside out. The feeling that everything is perfect just as it is. Knowing that everything in life comes and goes, but you know when you have a good thing and will cherish these moments forever. That is how love changes you. It changes your whole life. It fills you up and makes you feel whole. It gives you meaning and purpose and power to create. Life is great. Savor these moments. Enjoy them when they last. Be completely in the moment.
Follow-up with journal writing with a gratitude reflection in order to bring positivity back into your mind. Journaling is a great way to vent and gratitude is a great way to nourish yourself from within.